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'Do you want to get something to eat?'

posted 12 years ago by Northerner335
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"I guess. I'm not really hungry, though."
"Well, we don't have to."
"No, if you're hungry, we should eat."
"Well, if you don't want to, then there isn't much point ... "

And so on. This exchange was subtle but it really hit home with me. How many of us have had this type of discussion? I think it highlights the small, every day challenges that come along with being in a relationship, and how it's no longer "all about you" - there is always another person to consider ... and that is not always easy.

[–] Kitty_Hex 12 years ago

I swear I've had that same conversation with the same outcome numerous times over the years.
It's silly and trivial but when it happens it kind of shatters the illusion that you can have a romantic, spontaneous, fun and intense relationship without worrying about the small things.
I liked this part of the movie because it showed what really goes on in a relationship and that things aren't always perfect.

[–] jungles13 12 years ago

Thanks guys.

Suddenly I don't feel so bad being single :).

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[–] Galagatron 12 years ago

This kind of conversation should reinforce a desire to stay single. In addition to real life conversations, it reminded me of a fight in another one of these kinds of movies, "Peter and Vandy", where a couple argued about making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It takes a while to work through society's programming, and realize the comfort and convenience and advantage of being truly single.

[–] wowsville22 12 years ago

Everyone argues..... Whether its with your friends or your parents. That's not to say relationships aren't worth having unless you NEVER argue. 9 times out of 10 you aren't even arguing about the issue at hand but some deeper issue. When you both calm down usually you can be honest & discuss the real issue. It's called maturity.

[–] chelseambrown 12 years ago

This was a perfect juxtaposition to when, at the beginning, they had that wonderful date at the pier in L.A. I was just thinking how it was odd that it didn't have a food scene, and then I wondered if they would get in a little argument about what to eat or when to eat. Because you know that happens whenever you want a perfect date out together. And then that scene happened. It made me love this movie, just for being so honest. And yes, I agree that Peter and Vandy is a perfect companion to this film.

[–] yellowjello 12 years ago

Agreed - this is my favourite part of the movie.

It actually makes me laugh, it's so realistic. My partner and I fight like this every once in a while... on those days when we are both grumpy, and neither of us want to make a decision, and eveyrthing he does and says drives me nuts. We just end up walking home in silence... and hungry. Haha!

[–] tenchika 10 years ago

I completely agree, I thought I was the only person who noticed this scene, happy to see i am not the only one :)

[–] Jes' Sayin' (6349) 4 years ago

This kind of discussion makes no sense. People should just come out with what they want right away and then they can come to the logical conclusion. If one wants to eat and the other doesn't it's obvious that they should just go home and one can eat on their own. But if they fake what they want in favor of what they think the other wants (which could be totally wrong) they then get into these situations.